Friday, June 29, 2012
TGIF: remember just one thing in Athens, Ga.!
You still have two full days to shop the Habitat ReStore during its annual summer 25 percent off sale. Located on Barber Street, the ReStore gets all sorts of donations--appliances, furniture, funishings, dishes, architectural features, building supplies, homre decore, books, clothing and some electronics. If you can't find it, you don't need it. The store is open today from 9am to 5pm, so start shopping and don't stop until 4pm on Saturday. All the money from this sale goes to help local families searching for, needing and finding affordable housing. Since donations flow in and merchandise flows out, it's best to stop in regularly to see what they might have. Kind of like TJ-Maxx in that way. The people who work at the ReStore are so …
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
5 Things to know about in Athens, GA on Tuesday, May 29 2012
1. Leaf and Limb pickup takes place in Zone 4 this week, which includes Glen Oaks, Holly Hills, Kingswood, Wood Lake, Wickersham Plantation, Stonehenge, Deerfield, Holiday Estates, High Ridge, Woodhaven, Westwood Hills, and Huntington Park. 2. Headed to the pool today? Before you slather on the sunscreen, check out the Environmental Working Group’s list of best and worst sunscreens on the market. 3. The ACC Board of Elections meeting previously scheduled for June 5 has been rescheduled for today, Tuesday, May 29 at 2pm. 4. The movie “The Kid With a Bike” is showing at Athens Ciné tonight at 5pm, 7:15pm and 9:30pm. On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights, Ciné and The National Restaurant offer a prixe fixe movie + dinner deal for only $29 per …
Thursday, May 24, 2012
5 Things for Thursday!
1. Qualification for local offices is still going on, and you can see a list of qualified candidates here. Not sure which Commission district you are in? You can see the new map, as approved by the U.S. Dep't of Justice, here. 2. Today at 10:30am, staff from the ACC Library Children’s Area will be in the Clarke Central High School auditorium for a Storytelling Concert. The library is undergoing construction, so events such as these will take place at CCHS throughout the summer. 3. Cartoon artist Robert Brown will be at The Lyndon House Arts Center this evening to head an informal gathering of teen illustrators and comic artists. The meeting takes place from 5:30pm-7:30pm and the fee is $5, which includes pizza and a drink. Call (706) 613-…
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
5 Things for Wednesday!
1. Qualifying for local partisan and non-partisan elections takes place today, Wednesday, at 9am, and continues through Friday, May 25 at 12pm. Commission seats in Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 will open up next year, and several potential candidates have already expressed interest in running. 2. The Athens Farmers Market takes place this evening from 4pm-7pm, Downtown, in front of City Hall. 3. The folks at Full Bloom are busy today, with the Crawler’s Play Group at 10am, Mama-Baby Yoga at 10:30am, and Story Time at 4pm. 4. A free informational program, presented by Boomers in Athens, will be held today in the Community Room at the Lyndon House Arts Center and online. Laura Leiden, associate broker at Keller Williams Realty, will talk …
Monday, May 21, 2012
5 Things to Know Today
1. Athens-Oconee CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program will hold a volunteer orientation at 6 pm tonight, at Children FIrst. 2. A soup kitchen will be offered from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Oconee Street United Methodist Church in Athens. 3. Today at the ACC Library, your little ones can enjoy Storytime at 9:30am and 10:30am. Also, an online computer class for adults takes place from 10:00am-11:30am. For more information, call (706) 613-3650, ext. 354, or stop by the Reference Desk. 4. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia's Visitor Center and Conservatory in Athens is now open to the public on Tuesday evenings until 8:30pm. Meet with friends to enjoy coffee or a light dinner at Donderos' Kitchen, the new coffee and sandwich …
Monday's 5 things.
1. You can register today for the Inaugural Earth Fare 5k, a race to benefit the Athens Mothers’ Center. The 1-mile Fun Run will take place on June 9, 2012 at 8am, followed by the 5k at 8:30am. 2. The Athens Clarke County Senior Center, now known as The Center for Active Living, provides learning opportunities to engage older adults (50+) by offering unique social, cultural, educational, and wellness-related classes and activities. Today, the Center offers aerobics and yoga classes. Click here to see the full calendar. 3. Wear your PJs and bring your pillow to Bedtime Stories, a program for children and their caregivers, tonight at 7pm at the ACC Library. Also at the Library this evening, The Last Monday Book Club, which meets at 7pm (1 …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Summertime Friday 5 Things!
1. The USPS has announced it will close and consolidate nearly 250 post offices, and Athens' Olympic Dr. processing and distribution center will be one of them. 2. Do you love ART? Well then, visit the Lyndon House Arts Center for the FLOAT exhibition and, the UpCycle exhibition at ATHICA. 3. Visit Sandy Creek Park tonight for a moonlit canoe ride on Lake Chapman, from 9p-11p. The cost for ACC residents is $5 if you bring your own boat, or $8 to rent a boat. The Friday Night Paddles events will happen every other Friday throughout the summer. Ages 12 and up are welcome to attend, and you must call first to pre-register (706-613-3631). 4. The Athens Mothers' Center welcomes visitors and new members all year round, but three times a year …
Thursday brings news of budget hearings, literary pursuits and big catfish!
1. The Mayor and ACC Commission have their agenda setting meeting tonight at 7pm in City Hall. This offers a chance for the public to comment on the Mayor's proposed budget. 2. During the month of May, the folks at Sandy Creek Park are challenging you to catch the biggest catfish. Stop by the gate on your way out, and a staff member will measure your catch. The winner will receive a free annual family park permit. 3. The ACC Library's popular Summer Reading Program begins today. Kids can sign up at the Children's Desk or online, read books and earn prizes! 4. The New Moms Support Group meets today at Full Bloom from 10am-12pm. Come as you are, meet other mamas and enjoy warm reassurance and non-judgmental support. 5. Stillpoint, UGA's …
Friday, April 27, 2012
Some interesting things going on this weekend, including the Athens Tour of Kitchens.
Have you ever been on the Athens Tour of Kitchens? Well, this year, there are five good reasons you should. First, the proceeds go toward the Georgia Children's Chorus, a 100-voice strong choir. Second, they will also perform a taste of their spring concert at 11 a.m. at The Hill. Third, there are nine homes on tour, including some built in the early 19th century. They range from traditional in architecture and style to ultra-modern. Take a peek for inspiration in your own home. You can also win a Jamie Calkin original in the raffle. You pick the scene for him to paint! Finally, you can enjoy cooking tips and tastes by Chef Peter Dale of The National, recently named The People's Best New Chef for the Southeast by Food and Wine …
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Lots going on in Athens, Ga., today.
Stop by the Hotel Indigo tonight as they kick off their "Live after Five" concert series with artist Justin Brogdon. Enjoy some drinks and an appetizer in their Rialto Room or the Madison Bar and Bistro Patio. With tomorrow's high of 85, it's beginning to feel a lot like summer, so take advantage of this perfect weather and enjoy a night out. If the wind picks up or thunderstorms roll in -- which is a possibility this evening -- head over to Burning Man, presented by the Circle Ensemble Theatre Company and written by Atlanta native Pamela Turner. The play starts at 7:30 and will be performed at the Seney Stovall Chapel. Tickets are $15. Interested in looking younger? Visit Yuva Medical Spa for a seminar on how to reverse aging. Dr…
